Tampico Beverages Named Title Sponsor of PADRES Contra El Cancer's 2006 El Sueno De Esperanza Gala
Annual Gala Chaired by Eva Longoria to Be Held on September 6, 2006, on

LOS ANGELES, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- PADRES Contra El Cancer (PADRES),
a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for
Latino children with cancer and their families, today announced that
Tampico Beverages, the top-selling juice drink brand among Hispanic
consumers, has been named the title sponsor of the organization's annual El
Sueno de Esperanza (Dream of Hope) Gala.
"We are so excited to have Tampico Beverages as the title sponsor of
this year's Tampico Beverages El Sueno de Esperanza Gala," said PADRES
National Spokesperson Eva Longoria. "Tampico is an iconic Hispanic brand
that has been a part of many of our families' lives for generations. It is
only fitting that Tampico Beverages is playing a major role in this
wonderful event benefiting the same families who support their brand."
Held on Wednesday, September 6, 2006, the Tampico Beverages El Sueno de
Esperanza Gala will be the first public event held on the "Desperate
Housewives" Wisteria Lane set at Universal Studios, Hollywood. In addition
to honoring individuals and corporations who have made a significant impact
on the lives of children with cancer and their families, this black-tie
fundraiser benefiting PADRES Contra El Cancer will feature red carpet
arrivals from celebrities and elected officials, a cocktail reception, a
seated dinner, the opportunity to bid on a variety of live and silent
auction items as well as entertainment from a popular recording artist.
"The El Sueno de Esperanza Gala is the perfect opportunity for Tampico
Beverages to give back to our consumers," said Scott Miller, Chief
Executive Officer of Tampico Beverages. "We've seen the enormous positive
impact PADRES has made in the community and know that our support of this
great organization will help PADRES continue to bring hope to many children
with cancer and their families."
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets to
the Tampico El Sueno de Esperanza Gala, please contact PADRES Contra El
Cancer at (323) 850-7901 extension 224.
ABOUT PADRES
PADRES Contra El Cancer is a non-profit organization committed to
improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their
families. PADRES programs, activities and services, while primarily
oriented to the Latino community, serve childhood cancer patients from ALL
races and ethnic origins. No family is turned away. Celebrating over 20
years of service, PADRES brings together children, families, healthcare
professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive
understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders as well as
effective methods for treatment. Since March 2005, actress EVA LONGORIA has
served as the organization's National Spokesperson. To learn more about
PADRES, visit www.IamHope.org.
ABOUT TAMPICO BEVERAGES
Privately held Tampico Beverages is headquartered at 3106 North
Campbell Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618. Tampico is one of the world's
leading manufacturers and marketers of high quality, value-added drink
concentrates, sold under the name Tampico(R) Fruit Punches, Tampico(R)
Plus, Tampico(R) Flavored Water Beverage and Tampico(R) Energy. Tampico is
the number one selling brand of refrigerated juice drinks among U.S.
Hispanics. Tampico Beverages are sold in grocery chains and independent
retailers nationally and in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more
information on the company's products, please visit www.tampico.com.